Charles Hackley Middle School vs Muskegon Heights Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles Hackley Middle School
Muskegon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
774 students
Muskegon Heights Academy
Muskegon · Charter high · Grades 6–12
253 students
| Measure | Charles Hackley Middle School Muskegon, Michigan | Muskegon Heights Academy Muskegon, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #481 of 485 | #577 of 591 |
| National rank | #15161 of 15,369 | #16648 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 774 | 253 |
| Enrollment | 774 | 253 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.1% | 91.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 2.5% |
| city | Muskegon | Muskegon |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (9.1 vs 9.5).
- •Charles Hackley Middle School does better on math proficiency (11% vs 2.5%).
- •Charles Hackley Middle School does better on reading proficiency (21% vs 7.5%).
- •Charles Hackley Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.1% vs 91.3%).
- •Muskegon Heights Academy does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 20.9).
- •Charles Hackley Middle School is the larger school with 774 students compared with 253.
- •Charles Hackley Middle School is a public school while Muskegon Heights Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Charles Hackley Middle School better than Muskegon Heights Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Charles Hackley Middle School and Muskegon Heights Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Muskegon and Muskegon in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles Hackley Middle School: 774. Muskegon Heights Academy: 253. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles Hackley Middle School and Muskegon Heights Academy rank in Michigan?
Charles Hackley Middle School is 481st of 485 and Muskegon Heights Academy is 577th of 591 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).